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Lavaca County 4-H Food and Nutrition contests held

The Lavaca County 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge competitions were held on Sunday, October 20 in the cafeteria at Shiner ISD.

Barks and Brews fundraiser at Shiner Brewery November 9

Get ready for a paws-itively amazing day at the First Annual Barks and Brews fundraiser, dedicated to honoring vets and helping pets with Kingdom Rescue, a 501c(3) animal rescue organization in Texas. Join us on Saturday, November 9 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the historic K.

Court approves request for Festival of Lights

The court approved a request from the Festival of Lights committee to allow for them to host the 2024 Hallettsville FOL on the Courthouse Square.

YEDC approves Annual Report

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved the Annual Report for the Yoakum City Council at the Oct. 21 meeting.“It’s basically a summary of decisions that were made by the board last year,” YEDC Director Genora Young said. “This includes what grants were approved.

Yoakum ISD requests Voter Approved Tax Rate Election

The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) is requesting a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to fund employee pay increases.A VATRE is an election required to be held when the district adopts a tax rate that exceeds the amount allowed by the state.

Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

As breast cancer awareness is honored this month, many recognize the resilience and strength of survivors who have faced this disease.

Court declares Oct. 14-18 as Chamber of Commerce Week

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Wednesday morning, Oct. 16 and approved a proclamation declaring Oct. 14 through 18 as Chamber of Commerce Week for the City of Hallettsville.The meeting was held two days later than the normal Monday due to Oct.

LHD Board receives strategic planning report

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors heard from Lavaca Medical Center chief diagnostic service officer Keith Kutac, who presented the strategic planning committee’s report for 2025.Kutac informed the board of the process the committee follows in bringing the report to the board.

HISD Board approves design/ development drawings for Jr. High project

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the design and development drawings for renovations and expansion on the Junior High campus.

Early voting has begun

Early in-person voting started Monday and will be held each day through Friday, Nov. 1.